Name the Newborn Chimp
The Zoo needs your help to name a very special new member of our animal family! A female chimpanzee was born on Friday, July 5, 2019, to 29-year-old chimpanzee Bunny. The tiny new addition looks like a miniature version of her mom, with fluffy black hair covering most of her body. She spends nearly all of her time cradled in Bunny’s arms ...
Who is Lola’s father?
Lola was born on Friday, July 5, 2019, to 29-year-old chimpanzee Bunny. Her birth was the result of a recommendation from the Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan (SSP) of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). SSPs provide breeding recommendations to maximize genetic diversity, with the goal of ensuring the long-term survival of the population and the ...
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Provides New Home for Infant Chimpanzee
BALTIMORE, MD – A baby female chimpanzee born at the Oklahoma City Zoo on August 28, 2020, has moved to The Maryland Zoo to be hand-reared and paired with a surrogate chimp mother after her birth mother was unable to care for her properly. “Hand-raising a baby chimp is a huge undertaking and not one to be taken lightly,” said Erin Grimm, mammal ...
Saying Goodbye To Cheetah Bud After Long Illness
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo is saddened to announce the loss of eight-year-old male cheetah Bud, who was humanely euthanized after a long period of gastrointestinal illness. While digestive disease can be common in this species, Bud’s symptoms were extensive and complex, requiring specialized and intensive care by his keepers, the Zoo’s ...
Top 10 Reasons to Visit the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Maryland Zoo is an exciting, revitalized, award-winning home to over 1,500 animals, many of which are endangered. You won’t want to miss our brand NEW African Journey featuring massive changes to our lion, giraffe, and elephant habitats. The Maryland Zoo is a non-profit organization that focuses on engaging people with the wonders of the ...
Keeper Spotlight – Kristine S.
Happy Zookeeper Appreciation Week! Today’s Keeper spotlight is on Kristine S. of the Chimp Forest team. Get to know Kristine and her role at The Maryland Zoo with the chimpanzees by reading below! Training (above) is a regular part of Kristine’s job on the Chimp Forest team. What kind of animals do you work with or what area? Chimp Forest — ...
The New Zoo Train “The Jones Falls Zephyr” Is Coming
Nine days and counting until The Jones Falls Zephyr opens at the Zoo on June 30! We took a “training” ride today and it’s a blast. Tickets will be $2 for members and $3 for non-members … discounted train rides are just another perk of membership! Why not purchase your membership today and save on the Zephyr.
Grizzly Cubs “Big Bear” and “Little Bear” Now Have Names
Thanks to thousands of grizzly bear fans, The Maryland Zoo is happy to announce that the orphaned bear cubs now have official names. Next time you come to the Zoo, please say hello to Nova and Nita! “Big bear” is now Nova, a Native American word which means “chasing butterflies,” and “Little bear” is Nita, a Native American word for ...
Vote for Lion Cub Names
The cubs have names! After more than 43,000 votes the decision is in. You chose Luke & Leia as names for the Zoo’s lion cubs siblings. Thanks to everyone who voted. It came down to the wire, but ultimately this Star Wars inspired names were your favorites. The cubs will continue to remain off exhibit until the warm weather returns and they’re ...
“Zoo Zoom: Home Habitat 8K”, Presented by Chase
-- Create a Home Habitat course for this conservation fund-racer -- BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo’s Zoo Zoom 8K fundraiser morphs into a “Home Habitat” race this year, allowing runners to create their own 8K wilderness trek! This year, it doesn’t matter whether you have the speed of a cheetah or pace of a tortoise, all are welcome to join The ...
Photography Workshop (Canceled)
Zoo Photography workshops HAVE BEEN CANCELED. Ticketholders for this event can contact public.programs@marylandzoo.org for more information or questions. Animal Snapshots Join the photo experts from Service Photo and Nikon for a special day of wildlife photography. This program starts with a workshop on taking wildlife photos and then moves on-grounds at ...
Penguin Chick Names Announced at the Maryland Zoo
-- A literary character naming theme was picked for this nesting season -- BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Zoo African penguin colony is going by the books – for penguin names, that is. In November, the Zoo held a public contest to pick the 2018-2019 breeding season penguin chick naming theme. The theme of literary characters was the clear winner with ...